Hate feeling lost Sundays at church? Searching for a better explanation of the bible than what you hear from your pastor's sermon? Check out the following collection of audio, video, and text commentaries from various Christian experts for a better understanding of today's scripture that deal with: Addiction • Beatitudes • Blessing • Boast • Cross • Dialogue • Disciple • Exodus • Focus • Freedom • Happy • Heart • History • Holy • Humility • Hunger • Joy • Justice • Lowly • Moses • Poverty • Translation •
"if we get “comfortable”, and live as “normal” in our spiritual lives and in our faith – and put our trust in men and things – then we run the risk of forgetting God and not fully existing in a living relationship with Him"
Christian Mother: Interview with Maria E. Luevano‑Salazar
Maria E. Luevano‑Salazar shares her view on motherhood as a working professional. She draws inspiration from her childhood experience of seeing her own mother and other family members raising their children. Maria explains how being a mother has enhanced her appreciation of scripture and how she continues to express her faith in her family and her work place. Read more
Alex and Sr. Joanne have a Bible conversation on the meaning of the lectionary scripture readings. These two Christians rely on other's commentaries, their experiences and knowledge to find the common themes, ideas, and lessons for the first reading, Epistle, and the gospel reading. Visit the YouTube Page to see all past reflections
"the original sin has to be that it takes so much work to get out of ourselves. That our default position is me, and to protect me, and to take care of me. I think we have to move against that deliberately, constantly. That's what, to me, salvation is. Moving against that default position."
"that also was another thought that came to my mind. Not only that God comes to us but that we’re chosen each of us individually"
"We limit who God is and how God is by our expectations and assumptions which is a great reason to try to move past them and to push them aside because God will not be limited except in our mind and heart"
God's Word in the scripture verses is powerful. Every verse can hold significant truth if we allow ourselves to meditate on them. Sometimes all it takes is one scripture verse to impact us and feed our mind and soul. Meditate on any of the following posts and grow deeper in your faith and understanding.